Top pick: #10 (TAHOE WARRIOR) - Veteran turf sprinter has been freshened-up for the past two months by the Rodriquez barn and will drop back in for a tag following a pair of stakes efforts. Speed/stalker draws outside of the pace and that should allow for a comfortable trip. Wins this competitive race with a late move.
2nd pick: #4 (Affirmatif) - Lightly raced speed/stalker fits nicely here and is coming off a sharp effort at Saratoga. Win candidate with a repeat of that Sep.6th run.
3rd pick: #8 (Desert Key) - Talented but fragile runner is very good on the dirt (12-3-6-0) and trainer Jimmy Jerkens will send him to the infield for the first time. Can contend if he takes to it.
4th pick: #2 (Dubai Rainbow) - Price play shortens-up for the Mclaughlin barn and that should put him in a stalking mode today. Capable, and has a "bullet" drill on Sep.16th.